Status:
valid
Authors:
Kerr ex Craib
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1918: 364 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637388
Common Names
- Purple-Line Damrongia
- Purple-Lined Damrongia
- Purple-Striped Damrongia
Synonyms
- Chirita purpureolineata (Kerr) D.Wood [unknown]
Description
Damrongia purpureolineata (also called Purple-lined Damrongia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodland and grassland. It has purple flowers and linear leaves with a purple-lined pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Damrongia purpureolineata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Damrongia purpureolineata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Damrongia purpureolineata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems in spring or summer and rooting them in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Damrongia purpureolineata
Damrongia purpureolineata can be found in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
Damrongia purpureolineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Damrongia purpureolineata?
Damrongia purpureolineata
What is the natural habitat of Damrongia purpureolineata?
Damrongia purpureolineata is native to Thailand and is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Damrongia purpureolineata?
Damrongia purpureolineata typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Damrongia genus
Damrongia purpureolineata,
Damrongia cyanea,
Damrongia fulva,
Damrongia trisepala,
Damrongia lacunosa,
Damrongia integra,
Damrongia burmanica,
Damrongia clarkeana,
Damrongia orientalis,
Damrongia sumatrana,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,